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13th September 2026 11:37 am 0 ‘I’m incredibly fortunate I’m still here’ – Dylan launches campaign after PAPYRUS closure

A 24-YEAR-OLD man who grew up in Great Sankey and once attempted to take his own life is turning his deeply personal experience into a campaign to restore specialist suicide prevention support for children and young people following the closure of PAPYRUS. Read More

Local History

13th September 2026 9:26 am 0 Police heritage brought to life at Warrington museum open day

HUNDREDS of visitors stepped inside Warrington’s policing past yesterday as the Museum of Policing in Cheshire opened its doors for a special Heritage Open Day. Read More

Community

12th September 2026 7:00 am 0 Dedicated knitters celebrating 20 years of Project Linus UK in Warrington

A Warrington group of dedicated knitters and quilters is celebrating 20 years of making a difference to children and families across the region. Read More

Community

12th September 2026 7:00 am 0 Organisations invited to apply for second round of Miller Homes community funding

Miller Homes has opened applications for the second round of its 2026 Community Fund, inviting charities and community groups to apply for grants to support local projects and initiatives. Read More

Charity

11th September 2026 3:49 pm 0 Mum’s heartfelt plea to give brave Jayce the independence he deserves

A Warrington mother has launched an emotional fundraising appeal to give her five-year-old son the specialist equipment he desperately needs as he prepares for major spinal surgery. Read More

Charity

10th September 2026 2:15 pm 0 PAPYRUS collapse: staff ‘knew nothing’ as Warrington-based suicide prevention charity suddenly shuts its doors

SERIOUS questions are being raised over the collapse of Warrington-based suicide prevention charity PAPYRUS after staff were reportedly told they were out of work with virtually no warning. Read More

Charity

10th September 2026 7:00 am 0 Visit Gulliver’s World for an adventure and raise funds for local charities

A charity weekend at Gulliver’s World this month offers families a fun-packed adventure, while helping raise funds for local charities. Read More

Charity

10th September 2026 7:00 am 0 80s hits and neon lights make for a memorable St. Rocco’s Neon Night Walk

MORE than 100 people turned Warrington neon as they took part in the Neon Night Walk, raising over £11,000 to support hospice care at St. Rocco’s. Read More

Charity

9th September 2026 7:15 am 0 After losing both parents to cancer, Lymm woman gives back to hospital that helped her family

A Lymm woman who lost both of her parents to cancer has paid an emotional tribute to staff at Halton Hospital, saying the care and support her family received helped them through some of the darkest moments of their lives. Read More

Charity

9th September 2026 7:00 am 0 Bernie’s marathon mission for Marie Curie

A parish councillor councillor is preparing to take on two more gruelling marathons at the age of 65 as he continues a fundraising mission which has already raised tens of thousands of pounds for cancer charities. Read More